August 2025
We hope you are enjoying your summer! Yes, back to school supplies are being sold everywhere but there are plenty of lazy summer days left to enjoy. Please keep reading below for a few events to add to your summer calendar. Also keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram for event updates, and remember that our new website, www.wellington.givebacks.com, will launch later this year.
When can you join the PTA? The answer is anytime! Use this link to join as a member. Joining the PTA is a great way to support our school and stay informed. If you’re thinking of getting more involved at Wellington this year, check out this SignUp Genius, and see if any roles interest you!
Events:
August 21: Popsicles on the Playground, Kindergarten Meet & Greet, 4-6pm
August 24: Community Serve Day, 9am – 1pm (volunteers needed)
August 28: Back to School Open House, 5 – 7pm
September 3: Welcome Back Wolverines!
September 3-10: Bus Greeters, 8:30 – 9:20am (volunteers needed)
September 4: Back to School Staff Appreciation Brunch, 8:30 – 11am (volunteers needed)
September 8: First Day for All Kindergarteners
August 21: Popsicles on the Playground, Kindergarten Meet & Greet, 4 – 6pm
Calling all incoming Kindergarteners! Come meet new Kindergarten friends, check out the playground, do a scavenger hunt and have a popsicle. The PTA will be in the Courtyard ready to answer questions about the upcoming school year.
August 24: Community Serve Day, 9am – 1pm (volunteers needed)
Come beautify our campus and get it ready for students and staff! Bring a rake, a wheelbarrow, workgloves, etc., and help weed, spread beauty bark, organize classrooms, and lots more. A link to register for the event is here:
https://communityserveday.org/schools/?location=wellington-elementary-woodinville-wa
August 28: Back to School Open House, 5 – 7pm
Meet your teacher, find your classroom and drop off your school supplies! This is a great way to ease any back to school nerves and familiarize yourself with the campus and staff. Make it an evening for the whole family; we’ll have music and food trucks too. Note that classrooms are open from 5-6pm only.
September 3 – 10: Bus Greeters, 8:30 – 9:20am (volunteers needed)
Help us welcome Wolverines back to campus! Greet students as they get off the bus and out of vehicles and help them find their way to their classrooms. Encourage all students in the hallway to go to the playground before the bell rings.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044AAFA72EA6FA7-57288027-busgreeters
September 4: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Brunch, 8:30am – 2:30pm (volunteers needed)
Help welcome back our Teachers and Staff with a Brunch buffet! There are a lot of items so please sign up to bring something to share, or help with set up and clean up of the Staff Room.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044AAFA72EA6FA7-57311147-back
Spirit Wear:
We are still working on Spirit Wear designs for this year. Watch our website and our Facebook and Instagram for when Spirit Wear goes on sale. We are also hosting a Spirit Wear swap during the Fall Festival Family Fun Night on September 30, so please save any and all Spirit Wear you’re ready to part with so another family can enjoy. More details to come!
Fundraisers:
Does your company match donations? Search for Wellington Elementary PTA to take advantage of this benefit if offered through your employer.
School Tool Box
Don’t have time to shop for school supplies or are you trying to avoid Target or Amazon? Shop at School Tool Box and help earn money for Wellington PTA at the same time! Boxes contain grade-level supplies and ship straight to your home.
https://schooltoolbox.com/school-supplies/school/list-boxes?schoolId=103037
Mabel’s Labels
Tired of rummaging through the Lost & Found? Label all of the things with personalized labels from Mabel’s Labels. Wellington will earn 20% of the proceeds.
Box Tops4 Education
Yep, Box Tops still exist but they’ve gone digital! Download the free app on your phone, submit receipts, and Wellington PTA will earn money for applicable items. Hint, school & office supplies count too!
Webster’s Challenge: September 29 – October 10
Who is Webster you ask? He is a wolverine and our Wellington mascot! Every year, Webster challenges the Wellington community to raise money to support our PTA activities and events. This is the biggest fundraiser of the year and this year will end with a Fun Run! For information on sponsoring Wellington, please contact president@wellingtonpta.org. More information on Webster’s Challenge will be coming in the September newsblast.
Event Lookahead:
September 3: First Day of School – Welcome Back Wolverines!
September 3 – 10: Bus Greeters (volunteers needed)
September 4: Staff & Teacher Appreciation Brunch (volunteers needed)
September 8: First Day for All Kindergarteners
September 9: Curriculum Night for 3rd, 4th & 5th Grades
September 16: Picture Day (volunteers needed)
September 16: Curriculum Night for Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grades
September 18: Donuts for Grownups
September 22: Fall Programs Begin (volunteers needed)
September 26: Hearing & Vision Testing (volunteers needed)
September 29 to October 10: Webster’s Challenge (volunteers needed)
September 30: Fall Festival Family Fun Night (volunteers needed)
Kindergarten Registration Open
Registration for Kindergarten at Wellington Elementary for the 25-26 school year is still open. To enter Kindergarten in the fall, your child must be five years old on or before August 31, 2025 and live in the Wellington service area. Please complete the paperwork ASAP. Click on the link to complete the enrollment process here.
Keep enjoying your summer Wolverines!
